Mysterious Sea Turtle Deaths in Sarasota
AP CBS4
Sarasota, Florida (US):
Sarasota State wildlife officials investigate the deaths of several sea turtles in the Sarasota area when one loggerhead sea turtle was found dead on Coquina Beach. The cause of death is still to be determined. Wildlife officials responded to four other sea turtle deaths recently in Sarasota and Manatee counties where one turtle appeared to have been hit by a boat propeller. Several other turtles have also been found in nearby areas showing signs of disease.
One of the largest of the hard-shell turtles, Loggerheads are listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act and are named for their large block-like head.
Apr 10, 2006
AP CBS4
Sarasota, Florida (US):
Sarasota State wildlife officials investigate the deaths of several sea turtles in the Sarasota area when one loggerhead sea turtle was found dead on Coquina Beach. The cause of death is still to be determined. Wildlife officials responded to four other sea turtle deaths recently in Sarasota and Manatee counties where one turtle appeared to have been hit by a boat propeller. Several other turtles have also been found in nearby areas showing signs of disease.
One of the largest of the hard-shell turtles, Loggerheads are listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act and are named for their large block-like head.
Apr 10, 2006
